Department of Radiology

Computed tomography – CT, is a radiological examination that involves using computer processing of X-rays to visualize parts of the human body. The basic equipment of our department is the Siemens Somatom X.ceed with 128 detector rows.

Ordering an examination:

• in person with a referral slip at the CT workstation every working day from 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM.
• by email at ctobjednavanie@fnnitra.sk – a scanned referral slip must be attached to the email, and contact information for the patient and the indicating physician must be provided. We will then send you the examination date by email; the patient must confirm the date by email.

We perform the following examinations:

• standard examinations of the head, neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis, spine, and extremities
• examination of arteries and veins in various parts of the body – angiography
• periradicular therapy – PRT under CT guidance

📋Preparation for the examination:

Before a CT examination, it is important not to eat for at least 6 hours; it is necessary to intake a sufficient volume of fluids (pure water), with adequate hydration not only before but also after the examination. Current blood results are also required (urea and creatinine values not older than three weeks).

Pregnancy represents an absolute contraindication for a CT examination. An exception is a vital indication after agreement with the indicating physician.

In patients with an iodine allergy, a native CT examination can be performed without the administration of a contrast agent (which contains iodine). In patients with polyvalent allergies, a CT examination with contrast agent administration can only be performed after thorough anti-allergic preparation. The indicating physician will consider the possible intensity of the allergic reaction and prepare measures for such a possibility.

USG – ultrasound is sound with a frequency above 20 KHz, which the human ear cannot hear. In medical devices, a frequency of 1-20 MHz is used. It is used in medical examinations because ultrasound waves pass through the body and reflect off individual organs. The reflected waves can be computer-converted into an image. The method is not harmful to the body even after repeated examinations; it is fast and safe. We perform examinations using the Siemens ACUSON Sequoia device.

📞 Ordering at the telephone number 037/ 6545 195 every working day from 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM.

• it is necessary to book an appointment for the examination (acute conditions are examined without an appointment)
• the examination is painless; the estimated duration of the examination depends on the requirements of the indicating physician.

We perform the following examinations:

• examination of the abdomen and pelvis – on the day of the examination, you should be fasting; if you take medication, you may take it with a small amount of still pure water. Small children under 3 years old may eat up to approx. 4 hours before the examination, but not thereafter
• examination of the neck, muscles, and soft parts – fasting is not necessary
• vascular examination – if these are vessels in the abdominal area (e.g., renal arteries, abdominal aorta) and pelvis, fasting is necessary; if these are vessels in the neck or extremities, fasting is not required

Upon arrival, you must report to the radiology reception, then, according to staff instructions, sit in front of the USG 1 workstation; the referral slip for the examination must be handed to the nurse, who will then call patients to enter the cubicle according to their order or clinical condition.

CR – Skiagraphy (X-ray imaging) is the basic X-ray imaging method. We perform examinations on the Siemens MULTIX Impact digital X-ray machine.

We take images of all areas of the human body.

Examinations at the X-ray workstation do not require special preparation, no appointment is necessary, and examinations are done while you wait. The duration of the examination depends on the requirements of the indicating physician.

🌸 Mammography examination (MMG) – Information for patients

We appreciate that you care about your health and prevention. To ensure your examination at our workstation goes smoothly and with the most accurate result possible, we have prepared a summary of important instructions for you.

📋 Important examination conditions

Facility status:

• Fakultná nemocnica Nitra is not a screening facility.

• For this reason, we do not accept invitation letters from health insurance companies. A valid referral slip (request) from a doctor is always required for an examination with us.

🔬 Top-tier technological equipment

We perform your examination on the modern digital mammograph Hologic Selenia Dimensions. This device represents the pinnacle of radiological diagnostics and brings several key advantages:

• High precision: It provides an exceptionally sharp image that allows doctors to capture even the smallest changes in the tissue.

• Greater comfort: The ergonomic design of the device is intended to minimize discomfort and pressure during the examination.

• Safety: The device optimizes the radiation dose individually according to the density of the mammary gland, ensuring maximum protection for the patient.

📋 What to prepare before your visit?

The examination cannot be performed without complete documentation, so we ask you to check the following items:

• Referral slip: The original request from your gynecologist, oncologist, or general practitioner.

• Medical documentation: Your complete file or reports from previous breast examinations.

• CD with previous MMG: If you had your previous examination at another facility, it is essential to bring the image documentation on a CD. The radiologist needs to compare the new images with the original ones to detect even minimal changes.

🕒 Appointment and ordering

Planned examination (prevention): You can book your examination from the comfort of your home through our online system: 👉 [CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE BOOKING]

You can also book via a queue ticket on the day of the examination, through the KIOSK at the main entrance of the Gynecology and Urology Pavilion.

Acute conditions: If your doctor has issued a referral due to a sudden worsening of your health (acute condition), we generally perform the examination on the same day without the need for online registration. In such a case, please contact us in advance by telephone:

• 📞 037 / 6545 741 (reception)

• 📞 037 / 6545 133 (workstation)

💡 Useful information about the examination

• Age and interval: Preventive mammography is performed for women from 45 years of age. The interval between examinations must be at least 2 years (24 months). The only exception is a doctor’s indication (e.g., when monitoring a finding), and the reason must be clearly stated on the referral slip.

• Hygienic preparation: On the day of the examination, please do not use antiperspirant, deodorant, powder, or body lotion in the chest and underarm area. These products may contain particles of aluminum and other substances that can appear as microcalcifications on the image and thus distort the examination result.

The mammography workstation is located on the ground floor of the Gynecology and Urology Pavilion, near the rear entrance:

Operating hours – Queue tickets

The area code before the extension is 037 / 6545 + extension